Chapter 322

Chapter 322

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"Mages have always been notoriously bad at naming. If it's going to be a strange name anyway, it's better to leave your name in it."

"..."

"Isn't it cold? It's quite chilly."

"I'm fine."

"Did you rest well last night? There were many things to check again before leaving, and I regret not having had the chance to look them over. Ah, I also received a report that the pharmacist Enon has arrived. Did you meet him?"

"Yes, I met him. I rested well at night, too."

The excessively sweet voice was bothersome, but fortunately, no one around seemed to be paying much attention to their conversation. Yuder hesitated for a moment before cautiously speaking.

"Did you rest well last night, Commander?"

"No."

Kishiar's eyes sparkled as if they had been waiting for those words.

"So when we join up with Nathan and get on the wagon, I plan to catch some sleep there."

"Ah, yes. That's good."

"There's no need to move quickly like on the way here, so it worked out well. You know that you must ride with me, don't you?"

"I... didn't know."

"Don't forget it now."

Yuder blinked silently, and Kishiar laughed lightly.

"Isn't there anything else you're curious about besides whether I rested well? I thought you'd ask by now."

'Ah.'

Only then did Yuder remember something he'd momentarily forgotten, mesmerized by Kishiar's appearance.

"... What have you decided to do with that monster from yesterday?"

He should have asked this first, but he forgot. Kishiar elegantly gestured toward a pile of luggage.

"Do you see that box wrapped in black cloth?"

"Yes. ...Have you decided to take it with us?"

"I've summoned some people from Tainu who know about monsters. We'll examine it properly there and then decide how to dispose of it."

His decisive voice was impeccably clear.

"The Mages will think we've discarded it, so keep it a secret even in Tainu."

He lightly brushed Yuder's left eyelid and turned away.

As the time to depart drew near, the Cavalry members shared their farewells, each filled with regret. For the first time, the Eldore siblings, who were separated by this incident, couldn't hide their gloom, and Ever was worried about young Jimmy, who would stay behind. However, Jimmy was excited and his cheeks flushed at the thought of carrying out an extermination mission in the vast Great Sarain Forest.

Yuder glanced up at the Western Mage Union’s base building one last time. He didn't feel particularly sorry, but the fact that no one here had died this time gave him considerable satisfaction. Savoring the sensation, which seemed to warm his previously unnoticed hungry stomach, Yuder turned away.

The small base soon disappeared, hidden by the lush green forest of Great Sarain Forest.

—---

"Yes, I am... Joseph Willhem. It is an honor to meet you, Your Grace."

Though he stumbled a little, Baron Willhem managed to greet the Duke with practiced etiquette.

"I hear from the guards at the gate that you wished to meet us."

"Yes. You have come a long way from Great Sarain Forest to Tainu; how could I, as the lord, remain idle? On behalf of all the citizens of the Empire on the western border who can now sleep peacefully thanks to Your Grace and the Cavalry, I wish to express my gratitude. I beseech you to accept it."

There had been no slip of the tongue so far. Baron Willhem reviewed his words and looked up from his reverent gaze. Kishiar was watching him with an inscrutable face. In truth, even before the Cavalry's arrival, he hadn't expected this proposal to be rejected. But now, seeing Duke Peletta's face in person, he felt uncertain and inwardly conflicted. If such a thing did happen, what could he say to the Duke of Tain?

Baron Willhem clutched at his racing heart as if in joy, scrutinizing the parting lips of Kishiar. And the next moment, the exceedingly elegant and beautiful man transformed into a serene face that appeared devoid of any thoughts, nodding and smiling broadly.

"Excellent! I've been worrying about where to sleep, so I'm truly thankful for your offer. Isn't that right, assistant?"

"Yes."

As the Duke asked, his arm casually draped around the shoulder of a black-haired man standing beside him, the man silently nodded in reply.

"Make sure to accept that favor."

"..."

Baron Willhem's first impression of the Duke of Peletta, who was considered to be very difficult contrary to rumors, noisily collapsed at that moment.

"I've gathered quite a bit of fatigue on the way. I'd like the evening meal to be prepared monastically... Ah, are you planning a party, too? Then I'll need to prepare new attire. Where will I be staying?"

"Ah, the... the guest house... has been prepared."

Still unable to completely detach himself from the discrepancy between his initial impression and reality, Baron Willhem clumsily responded, to which Kishiar chuckled and nodded.

"The guest house! That's good. It should be tolerable. I don't have many people in my current retinue, but personally, I don't like cramped spaces. Too much external attention and interference are bothersome. I trust you'll understand."

"Ye, yes... I understand."

"Ha ha ha. I get the feeling that you and I will get along quite well."

Kishiar burst into an endlessly light-hearted laugh, his eyes twinkling. If not for his appearance that seemed to fit anything he did, his attitude would have been so frivolous that he might have been dismissed at once. Baron Willhem remained stunned even after they had been led away to the guest house and disappeared, only snapping to attention after quite some time at the call of his attendant. A massive shock and relief had simultaneously struck his head.

"...My lord. Are you alright?"

"Heh. The rumors were not wrong at all."

"Yes?"

"It's nothing."

Baron Willhem offered his thanks to God with a lighter heart. He secretly commanded those who were attending the Duke of Peletta and the cavalry not to miss anything that they said or did.

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